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Gilead Sciences Vs. Merck & Industry Stock Comparison

Sell
30

GILD
Gilead Sciences

Last Price:
67.29
Seasonality Move:
5.2%
Buy
55

MRK
Merck &

Last Price:
130.77
Seasonality Move:
2.49%
Sell
30
Gilead Sciences (GILD) is a Sell

Is Gilead Sciences a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Gilead Sciences [GILD] share price is $67.90. The Score for GILD is 30, which is 40% below its historic median score of 50, and infers higher risk than normal.
  • GILD is currently trading in the 20-30% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing a lower than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat higher than normal and additional caution is warranted.
Buy
55
Merck & (MRK) is a Buy

Is Merck & a Buy, Sell or Hold?

  • The current Merck & [MRK] share price is $130.99. The Score for MRK is 55, which is 10% above its historic median score of 50, and infers lower risk than normal.
  • MRK is currently trading in the 50-60% percentile range relative to its historical Stock Score levels.
  • This Score is currently showing a higher than normal reading, suggesting risk levels may be somewhat lower than normal.

GILD Stock Price Chart

What is Gilead Sciences's stock price today?

  • The Gilead Sciences share price today is $67.90
    The current trend is relatively stagnant and GILD is experiencing buying pressure, which is a positive indicator for future bullish movement.

MRK Stock Price Chart

What is Merck &'s stock price today?

  • The Merck & share price today is $130.99
    Based on the share price being above its 5, 20 & 50 day exponential moving averages, the current trend is considered strongly bullish and MRK is experiencing slight selling pressure.

GILD Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): -0.29 Sell
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 54.4 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: 2134011 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (65.26 - 67.36) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (67.41 - 79.75) Sell

MRK Technical Analysis

Chart Indicators Level Buy or Sell
MACD (12, 26): 1.01 Buy
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI): 58.78 Buy
Chaikin Money Flow: -1686856 -
Bollinger Bands Level Buy or Sell
Bollinger Bands (25): (126.71 - 130.77) Buy
Bollinger Bands (100): (119.56 - 129.8) Buy

GILD Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 67.03 Buy
20-day SMA: 66.18 Buy
50-day SMA: 69.13 Sell
200-day SMA: 75.47 Sell
8-day EMA: 67.17 Buy
20-day EMA: 66.93 Buy
50-day EMA: 68.84 Sell
200-day EMA: 74.05 Sell

MRK Moving Averages

Moving Averages Level Buy or Sell
8-day SMA: 130.38 Buy
20-day SMA: 129.51 Buy
50-day SMA: 127.25 Buy
200-day SMA: 114.94 Buy
8-day EMA: 130.43 Buy
20-day EMA: 129.45 Buy
50-day EMA: 127.48 Buy
200-day EMA: 118.3 Buy

Gilead Sciences Earnings Growth & GILD Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings decrease this quarter of $0.18 per share, a decrease next quarter of $0.00 per share, a decrease this year of $3.00 per share, and an increase next year of $3.41 per share.

Merck & Earnings Growth & MRK Earnings Dates

  • Analysts estimate an earnings increase this quarter of $0.37 per share, an increase next quarter of $0.09 per share, an increase this year of $7.27 per share, and an increase next year of $1.23 per share.

Gilead Sciences Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):

Merck & Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis: Buy or Sell?
8-day SMA:
20-day SMA:
50-day SMA:
200-day SMA:
8-day EMA:
20-day EMA:
50-day EMA:
200-day EMA:
MACD (12, 26):
Relative Strength Index (14 RSI):
Bollinger Bands (25):
Bollinger Bands (100):